Igniting change
Reaching further
Every child born with a neural tube defect deserves the chance to live a happy and independent life
Igniting change
Reaching further
Every child born with a neural tube defect deserves the chance to live a happy and independent life
Since 2009, ReachAnother has provided
life-saving surgery for more than 8,500 babies with spina bifida & hydrocephalus IN ETHIOPIA
ReachAnother provides capacity-building knowledge and technologies that have changed hearts and minds, and instilled compassion and competence into the conversation of how to address neural tube defects. Our success is rooted in our commitment to sustainable partnerships with local Ethiopian healthcare systems and hospital staff.
Prevention
Treatment
Aftercare
Neurosurgeons Trained
They are our boots on the ground. Their skills and dedication save lives every day.
Surgeries Performed
Centers of Excellence
Our centers aim to provide the best multi-disciplinary care in pediatric neurosurgery.
Volunteer Hours Annually
Volunteers perform 90% of the work of ReachAnother Foundation.
10 Years of ReachAnother
Why we reach further
Meet Tsega.
She is 3 years old and lives in Shashemenea, a town outside Addis Ababa. When she was 16 days old, Tsega received a life-saving corrective surgery for spina bifida. Her mother is a high school teacher that cares for daughter as a single parent. Tsega’s father left the family when she was born—blaming her mother for the spina bifida diagnosis. Tsega’s amazing mother and extended family have navigated the challenges of spina bifida with grace and strength. Tsega’s family is committed to giving her the medical treatment she needs to live a happy and healthy life—she has never missed a follow up appointment.
The story of Tsega and her mother reflects the importance of education and advocacy to overcome the stigma that often surrounds birth defects in Ethiopia. Tsega and her family are why we strive to reach further.
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Evening for Ethiopia Gala – October 15th, 6pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of C.O.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 15, 2022 Join us in celebration of the important work accomplished to...